At least 40 Iraqi citizens have been killed, and more than 120 wounded, following a twin bomb attack in the Syrian capital, Damascus, Iraq’s government has said.
Turkey
Five Killed In Istanbul Helicopter Crash
At least people have been killed, following a helicopter crash on the outskirts of the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Car Bomb Kills 51 In Syria
At least 51 people have been killed, following a car bomb attack, claimed by Islamic State militants, in the Syrian town of al-Bab.
Car Bomb Kills One, Wounds 17 In Turkey
At least one person has been killed, and a further 17 wounded, following a car bomb attack at a housing complex, in southeastern Turkey.
Russia Airstrikes Kill Three Turkish Soldiers In Syria
At least three Turkish soldiers have been accidentally killed, and a further 11 wounded, by Russian airstrikes against Islamic State in northern Syria.
Plane Crash Kills 37 In Kyrgyzstan
At least 37 people have been killed, after a Turkish cargo plane crashed into a residential area when attempting to land in poor visibility, in Kyrgyzstan.
Gunmen Kidnap Seven From Nigeria School
At least seven people, reportedly five students and two staff, have been kidnapped by gunmen from an international school in southern Nigeria.
Car Bomb, Gun Attack Kill Two In Turkey
At least two people, reportedly a police officer and a court worker, have been killed, along with two attackers, following a car bombing and gun attack in the Turkish city of Izmir.
Nightclub Attack Kills 39 In Istanbul
At least 39 people have been killed, including 15 foreigners, after a gunman attacked a nightclub in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Islamic State Kill 30 In Syria
At least 30 civilians have reportedly been killed, and many more wounded, following an attack by Islamic State militants on the Syrian town of al-Bab.
